Charles N Haskell the first Oklahoma governor remembered
The obituary recalls Charles N Haskell a pioneer who led Oklahoma to statehood. It highlights his rise from an orphan to governor, his role at the constitutional convention, and his effort to build a strong administration and push for a U S senate seat, noting his enduring influence on the new state.
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Charles N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Haskell
United States
Robert L. Owen
Muskogee County
Friendly Competitors and a Nation in Tension
A collage of opinions on cooperation among business rivals, the failed disarmament conference, and gunkeeping in politics. It notes how competition can hurt towns, critiques the conference as dead, and mocks the disconnect between appearance and character in judging people.
Independence Day Reflections and Global Tensions
Bruce Catton-era column contemplates modern Fourth of July celebrations and national identity. It notes Roosevelt’s stance at the economic conference amid Western powers pressuring the United States, plus Hitler's church realignment and evolving building trends. It also highlights the second farmers day auction in Ada and the book cost concerns facing schools.
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United States of America
Chamber of Commerce of
Ada
Oklahoma
Chamber of Commerce
Caleb the man with a square jaw lessons for July
The article profiles Caleb and Joshua as brave leaders who trusted God to deliver the Promised Land. It notes Caleb at 85 subduing Hebron, giving land to Levites, and praises square jawed courage over quitting. It also comments on current Oklahoma politics, cotton prices, and U S loans to Russia.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Canaan
Jehovah
Egypt
Joshua
Caleb
God
Hebron
Jerusalem
Martin Luther
Rome
Columbus
India
Hannibal
Alps
Italy
Washington
Gen. Booth
Salvation Army
Forces of Satan
College plans for graduation announced with speakers
The teachers' college announces Dr. Claude Hill will deliver the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday evening July 16 at 8 at the Baptist tabernacle. Judge Hughes will give the commencement address on July 20 at 10 in the college auditorium.
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Teachers’ College
Claude Hill
First Christian Church
Tulsa
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Hughes
Ada
Judge Hughes
State Board of Affairs
Oklahoma City
Hughes County
State Board of Public Affairs
Haskell Dominated Oklahoma Politics and Moved Capital to Oklahoma City
The era's statehood fervor centered on Haskell who led county seat and county line decisions and championed moving the capital from Guthrie to Oklahoma City. Despite becoming a New York resident, his Oklahoma influence remained strong in politics, business, and social circles, with frequent club appearances and wide public popularity.
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New York
Haskell
Oklahoma
Colbert Wins Opener in Pontotoc County Tournament
Colbert defeated Stratford 7 to 6 in a first round opener as Pontotoc county baseball tournament began. Colbert led 5 to 2 after four innings, Stratford tied in the eighth, Colbert scored the deciding run in the ninth.
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Pontotoc County
Colbert
Stratford
Games Bros
Allen
Stonewall
College Nine
Denver Oilers
Bebee
Ada Cubs
Francis
Moncrief
Murray Eulogizes Haskell Governor’s Death
Governor Murray expresses deep regret at the death of Oklahoma’s first governor, saying his association with Haskell was intimate and noting their shared Sequoiah convention.
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Murray
Haskell
Sequoyah
Murray May Not Veto Tax Measure
Oklahoma City July 5. Governor Murray may permit both the income and sales tax bills to become law perhaps signing the income tax act and letting the sales tax measure become effective without signature. Legislators reconvened after a four day holiday and awaited action on the bills on Murray's desk. He had threatened vetoes but has not acted yet. Some lawmakers favor a 2 cent per package cigaret tax while others want a flat 15 percent tax on all tobacco with possible license fee increases for dealers.
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Oklahoma City
Murray
Senate
House
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America’s Freedom
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Tulsa World
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Censemenen
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